The Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois, will permanently close on April 21, with redevelopment plans for a mixed-use complex. Other Chicago malls are diversifying to remain viable.

A DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy died after her parked squad car was hit by a truck on Illinois Route 23. The accident, involving Deputy Christina Musil, is under investigation.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has kept McHenry County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring consistent property assessments across the county.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joined 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting emergency abortion care under EMTALA against restrictive Idaho law.

An escaped horse caused a rush hour traffic jam on I-80 in Will County but was safely returned to its trailer without injuries. Traffic resumed after 40 minutes.

Chicago chocolatiers are facing high cocoa prices, leading to increased costs for products like truffles and Easter treats, as weather conditions threaten the global supply.

White Sox fans showed high spirits during the season opener despite a loss to the Tigers. Garrett Crochet made his first MLB start for the Sox and fans remain hopeful for the season.

A man was charged with murder for a 2017 Chicago shooting that killed Alfred Mitchell Jr. and injured six others.

Illinois and Indiana schools are scheduling closures and e-learning for the April 8 solar eclipse to ensure safety and allow families to view the event together.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission introduced an online system for licensees to schedule Pre-Disciplinary Conferences, aiming to streamline the process and improve efficiency.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker proposes increasing the sports betting tax from 15% to 35% to raise an estimated additional $200 million annually for the state's treasury.

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor and activist against neo-Nazism, died at 102. He notably led opposition to a Nazi group's planned march in Skokie, Illinois, in the 1970s.

The Chicago Water Taxi is resuming daily operations, serving key stops along the Chicago River, signaling a recovery in the market for ferry transportation post-pandemic.